Fishermen taking out fishing nets for mending and maintenance in Rameswaram fishing jeety as the 61-day fishing ban period begins from midnight on April 14, 2026
| Photo Credit: L. Balachandar
Fishermen in Rameswaram have started winding up the activities in the jetties around the region as the 61-day annual fishing ban period is to commence from April 15, 2026 (Wednesday).
Under the Tamil Nadu Marine Fishing Regulation Act 1983, considering the breeding season of fish and to protect fishery resources, a fishing ban is implemented every year along the East Coast of Tamil Nadu for 61 days from April 15 to June 14 (inclusive of both days), prohibiting fishing by mechanised boats and trawlers.
Published – April 14, 2026 07:23 pm IST
